Rockets vs. Trail Blazers Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 7

The Portland Trail Blazers (17-20) will attempt to extend a three-game winning streak when hosting the Houston Rockets (22-11) on January 7, 2026 at Moda Center. Wednesday's matchup between the Rockets and the Trail Blazers features the Rockets as solid 7-point favorites. The point total for the game is set at 221.5.

Here's everything you need to know to know about the Rockets-Trail Blazers game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Rockets vs. Trail Blazers Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
• Where: Moda Center in Portland, Oregon
• TV: KUNP and SCHN
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Rockets vs. Trail Blazers Prediction

ATS Pick: Trail Blazers (+ 7)
O/U Pick: Over (221.5)
Score Prediction: Rockets 120 - Trail Blazers 114

Rockets vs. Trail Blazers Betting Insights

• This season, the Rockets games have finished over 221.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total, 20 (out of 33) times.
• The Trail Blazers have played in 27 games this year (73% of opportunities) in which the teams combined to score more than 221.5 points.
• These two teams average 236.3 points per game combined, 14.8 more than the total of 221.5.
• The Rockets and the Trail Blazers have seen their opponents average a combined 9.1 more points per game than the over/under of 221.5 set for this outing.
• Houston has been the favorite in 31 games this season and has come away with the win 21 times (67.7%) in those contests.
• Portland has been an underdog in 23 games this season and has come away with the win nine times (39.1%) in those contests.
• Houston has a 1-0 record in the last one head-to-head matchups against Portland.
• The Rockets have an advantage against the spread as well (1-0) when squaring off against the Trail Blazers.
• The Trail Blazers have covered for three straight games against the point spread, and were favored in two of those games.

Rockets Recent Trends

• The Rockets have a 4-6 record against the spread while going 6-4 overall over their last 10 contests.
• Houston has averaged a total of 226.6 combined points in its last 10 games, 5.1 greater than this game's over/under of 221.5.
• The Rockets have played 33 games, with 18 wins against the spread.
• Houston is 8-10 ATS when favored by 7 points or more this season.
• Rockets games this year have hit the over on 18 of 37 set point totals.
• The 119.4 points per game the Rockets average are only 0.2 fewer points than the Trail Blazers give up (119.6).
• Houston is 11-5 against the spread and 11-5 overall when scoring more than 119.6 points.
• This season, the Rockets have a 48.9% shooting percentage from the field, which is 1.4% higher than the 47.5% of shots the Trail Blazers' opponents have made.
• The Rockets have done a better job covering the spread in road games (12-8-0) than they have at home (6-7-0).
• In home games, Houston eclipses the total 46.2% of the time (six of 13 games). It hits the over more consistently in away games, topping the total in 60% of games (12 of 20).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Rockets have won a higher percentage of their games at home (.846) compared to away games (.556).

Rockets Recent Stats

Rockets Leaders

• Kevin Durant posts 25.7 points, 5.1 boards and 4.6 assists per game, shooting 52% from the field and 40.4% from beyond the arc with 2.1 made 3-pointers per game.
• Amen Thompson posts 18 points, 7.4 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.5 blocks.
• Jabari Smith Jr. posts 15.5 points, 2 assists and 6.9 boards per game.
• Reed Sheppard puts up 13.2 points, 2.8 boards and 3.4 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1.5 steals (ninth in league) and 0.6 blocks.
• Steven Adams averages 6 points, 1.4 assists and 8.5 rebounds.

Rockets Player Props

Trail Blazers Recent Trends

• The Trail Blazers have gone 6-4 in their last 10 contests, with a 6-4 record against the spread during that span.
• Portland and its opponents have combined to score an average of 234.3 combined points over its last 10 games, 12.8 more than the 221.5 over/under in this matchup.
• Against the spread, the Trail Blazers are 20-17-0 this season.
• This season, Portland has an ATS record of 7-3 in its 10 games as an underdog of 7 points or more.
• Trail Blazers games this year have hit the over on 20 of 37 set point totals (54.1%).
• The Trail Blazers put up an average of 116.9 points per game, 5.9 more points than the 111 the Rockets give up to opponents.
• Portland has put together a 17-9 ATS record and a 15-11 overall record in games it scores more than 111 points.
• The Trail Blazers' 44.8% shooting percentage from the field this season is the same as the Rockets have allowed to their opponents.
• The Trail Blazers have performed better against the spread at home (10-7-0) than away (10-10-0) this season.
• Looking at the over/under, Portland's games have finished over more often at home (10 of 17, 58.8%) than on the road (10 of 20, 50%).
• The Trail Blazers, as moneyline favorites, have won a lower percentage of games at home (3-2) than away (5-3) this season.

Trail Blazers Recent Stats

Trail Blazers Leaders

• On a per-game basis, Deni Avdija gets the Trail Blazers 25.9 points, 7.3 rebounds and 7.1 assists. He also averages 0.8 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
• Shaedon Sharpe is averaging 21.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. He's making 45% of his shots from the floor and 33.2% from 3-point range, with 2 triples per contest.
• The Trail Blazers are receiving 11.2 points, 10.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game from Donovan Clingan this year.
• Toumani Camara is putting up 12.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists per contest. He is draining 41.5% of his shots from the floor and 35.1% from 3-point range, with 2.6 triples per game.
• Robert Williams III gets the Trail Blazers 5.9 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1 assists per game while averaging 0.6 steals and 1.3 blocked shots.

Trail Blazers Player Props

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